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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 401.96 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 401.96 and 199.45 is: 298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 401.96 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/401.96 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 401.96 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 80,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,170.92/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.87

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