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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 369.36 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 369.36 and 190.32 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 369.36 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/369.36 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 369.36 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 70,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,296.60/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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