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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 401.99 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 401.99 and 195.09 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 401.99 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/401.99 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 401.99 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 78,423.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,423.25/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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