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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 370.42 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 370.42 and 190.76 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 370.42 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/370.42 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 370.42 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 70,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,661.32/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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