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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 371.25 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 371.25 and 203.58 is: 281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 371.25 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/371.25 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 371.25 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 75,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,579.08/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.05

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