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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 401.55 and 199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 401.55 and 199.73 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 401.55 = 199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/401.55 = 199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 401.55 × 199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 80,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,199.57/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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