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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 402.06 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 402.06 and 199.26 is: 298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 402.06 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/402.06 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 402.06 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 80,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,114.48/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.64

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