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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.79, 370.76 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.79, 370.76 and 202.50 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.79 : 370.76 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.79/370.76 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.79x = 370.76 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.79x = 75,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,077.89/268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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