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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 402.21 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 402.21 and 199.72 is: 299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 402.21 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/402.21 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 402.21 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 80,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,329.38/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.71

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