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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.97, 403.16 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.97, 403.16 and 203.76 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.97 : 403.16 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.97/403.16 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.97x = 403.16 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.97x = 82,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,146.86/268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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