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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 369.94 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 369.94 and 194.34 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 369.94 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/369.94 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 369.94 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 71,894.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,894.14/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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