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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 370.21 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 370.21 and 197.58 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 370.21 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/370.21 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 370.21 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 73,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,146.09/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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