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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 370.05 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 370.05 and 189.59 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 370.05 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/370.05 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 370.05 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 70,157.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,157.78/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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