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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 370.52 and 198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 370.52 and 198.26 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 370.52 = 198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/370.52 = 198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 370.52 × 198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 73,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,459.30/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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