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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.09, 401.73 and 199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.09, 401.73 and 199.29 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.09 : 401.73 = 199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.09/401.73 = 199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.09x = 401.73 × 199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.09x = 80,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,060.77/268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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