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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 401.89 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 401.89 and 194.74 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 401.89 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/401.89 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 401.89 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 78,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,263.69/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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