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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 371.04 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 371.04 and 203.24 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 371.04 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/371.04 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 371.04 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 75,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,410.17/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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