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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.33, 369.73 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.33, 369.73 and 194.52 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.33 : 369.73 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.33/369.73 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.33x = 369.73 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.33x = 71,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,919.88/268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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