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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 370.53 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 370.53 and 203.40 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 370.53 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/370.53 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 370.53 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 75,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,365.80/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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