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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 370.35 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 370.35 and 189.60 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 370.35 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/370.35 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 370.35 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 70,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,218.36/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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