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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.39, 370.48 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.39, 370.48 and 198.42 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.39 : 370.48 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.39/370.48 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.39x = 370.48 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.39x = 73,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,510.64/268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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