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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 370.62 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 370.62 and 190.84 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 370.62 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/370.62 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 370.62 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 70,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,729.12/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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