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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 369.99 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 369.99 and 198.27 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 369.99 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/369.99 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 369.99 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 73,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,357.92/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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