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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 370.36 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 370.36 and 194.72 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 370.36 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/370.36 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 370.36 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 72,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,116.50/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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