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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 370.22 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 370.22 and 194.60 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 370.22 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/370.22 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 370.22 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 72,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,041.99/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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