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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 402.87 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 402.87 and 204.50 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 402.87 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/402.87 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 402.87 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 82,386.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,386.92/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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