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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 370.44 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 370.44 and 189.64 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 370.44 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/370.44 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 370.44 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 70,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,250.24/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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