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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 369.90 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 369.90 and 198.32 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 369.90 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/369.90 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 369.90 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 73,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,356.72/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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