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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 370.10 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 370.10 and 194.43 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 370.10 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/370.10 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 370.10 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 71,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,958.54/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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