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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 369.93 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 369.93 and 194.60 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 369.93 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/369.93 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 369.93 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 71,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,988.38/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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