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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 403.38 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 403.38 and 200.08 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 403.38 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/403.38 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 403.38 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 80,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,708.27/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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