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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 371.24 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 371.24 and 203.45 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 371.24 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/371.24 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 371.24 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 75,528.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,528.78/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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