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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 401.80 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 401.80 and 191.25 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 401.80 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/401.80 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 401.80 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 76,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,843.77/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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