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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.65, 369.90 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.65, 369.90 and 203.04 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.65 : 369.90 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.65/369.90 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.65x = 369.90 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.65x = 75,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,104.50/268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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