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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 401.77 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 401.77 and 196.21 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 401.77 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/401.77 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 401.77 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 78,831.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,831.29/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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