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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 371.28 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 371.28 and 203.64 is: 281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 371.28 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/371.28 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 371.28 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 75,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,607.46/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.47

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