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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 370.62 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 370.62 and 191.10 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 370.62 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/370.62 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 370.62 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 70,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,825.48/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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