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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 401.96 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 401.96 and 193.86 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 401.96 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/401.96 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 401.96 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 77,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,924.45/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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