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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 403.47 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 403.47 and 205.38 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 403.47 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/403.47 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 403.47 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 82,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,864.67/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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