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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 370.26 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 370.26 and 198.04 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 370.26 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/370.26 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 370.26 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 73,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,326.29/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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