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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.23, 369.76 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.23, 369.76 and 194.43 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.23 : 369.76 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.23/369.76 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.23x = 369.76 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.23x = 71,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,892.44/268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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