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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 401.67 and 199.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 401.67 and 199.00 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 401.67 = 199.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/401.67 = 199.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 401.67 × 199.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 79,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,931.33/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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