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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 370.17 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 370.17 and 189.75 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 370.17 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/370.17 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 370.17 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 70,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,239.76/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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