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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 369.75 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 369.75 and 194.19 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 369.75 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/369.75 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 369.75 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 71,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,801.75/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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