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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 371.02 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 371.02 and 205.22 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 371.02 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/371.02 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 371.02 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 76,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,141.36/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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