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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 370.27 and 206.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 370.27 and 206.45 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 370.27 = 206.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/370.27 = 206.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 370.27 × 206.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 76,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,442.04/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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