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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.51, 402.33 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.51, 402.33 and 199.68 is: 299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.51 : 402.33 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.51/402.33 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.51x = 402.33 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.51x = 80,337.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,337.25/268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.20

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