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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 371.17 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 371.17 and 206.55 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 371.17 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/371.17 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 371.17 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 76,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,665.16/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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