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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 370.27 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 370.27 and 191.02 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 370.27 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/370.27 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 370.27 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 70,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728.98/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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