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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 369.76 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 369.76 and 194.48 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 369.76 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/369.76 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 369.76 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 71,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,910.92/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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