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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 370.07 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 370.07 and 190.34 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 370.07 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/370.07 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 370.07 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 70,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,436.32/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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