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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 400.89 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 400.89 and 199.65 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 400.89 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/400.89 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 400.89 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 80,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,037.69/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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