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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 402.78 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 402.78 and 191.26 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 402.78 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/402.78 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 402.78 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 77,035.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,035.70/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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