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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 401.55 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 401.55 and 195.74 is: 293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 401.55 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/401.55 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 401.55 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 78,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,599.40/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.17

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