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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.69, 403.16 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.69, 403.16 and 200.35 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 403.16 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/403.16 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 403.16 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 80,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,773.45/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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