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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.82, 371.15 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.82, 371.15 and 206.54 is: 285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.82 : 371.15 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.82/371.15 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.82x = 371.15 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.82x = 76,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,657.37/268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.16

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