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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 401.75 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 401.75 and 197.69 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 401.75 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/401.75 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 401.75 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 79,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,418.96/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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