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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 370.97 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 370.97 and 206.96 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 370.97 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/370.97 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 370.97 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 76,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,775.95/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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