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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 400.95 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 400.95 and 190.86 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 400.95 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/400.95 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 400.95 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 76,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,524.36/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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