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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 403.32 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 403.32 and 196.16 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 403.32 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/403.32 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 403.32 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 79,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,115.25/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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