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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 369.84 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 369.84 and 198.36 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 369.84 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/369.84 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 369.84 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 73,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,361.46/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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