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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 370.20 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 370.20 and 190.50 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 370.20 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/370.20 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 370.20 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 70,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,523.10/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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