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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 370.14 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 370.14 and 194.76 is: 268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 370.14 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/370.14 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 370.14 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 72,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,088.47/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.55

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