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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.39, 369.98 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.39, 369.98 and 190.63 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.39 : 369.98 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.39/369.98 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.39x = 369.98 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.39x = 70,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,527.44/268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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