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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.63, 370.72 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.63, 370.72 and 203.02 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.63 : 370.72 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.63/370.72 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.63x = 370.72 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.63x = 75,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,262.90/268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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