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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.77, 371.25 and 206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.77, 371.25 and 206.81 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.77 : 371.25 = 206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.77/371.25 = 206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.77x = 371.25 × 206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.77x = 76,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,778.21/268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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