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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 401.87 and 191.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 401.87 and 191.00 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 401.87 = 191.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/401.87 = 191.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 401.87 × 191.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 76,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,754.21/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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