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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 402.93 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 402.93 and 196.86 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 402.93 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/402.93 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 402.93 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 79,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,320.80/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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