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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 370.80 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 370.80 and 194.92 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 370.80 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/370.80 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 370.80 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 72,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,276.34/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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