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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.34, 370.35 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.34, 370.35 and 194.99 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.34 : 370.35 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.34/370.35 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.34x = 370.35 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.34x = 72,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,214.55/268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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