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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.81, 371.17 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.81, 371.17 and 206.54 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.81 : 371.17 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.81/371.17 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.81x = 371.17 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.81x = 76,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,661.86/268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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