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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 402.20 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 402.20 and 195.34 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 402.20 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/402.20 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 402.20 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 78,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,565.75/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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