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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.54, 370.59 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.54, 370.59 and 189.99 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.54 : 370.59 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.54/370.59 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.54x = 370.59 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.54x = 70,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,409.78/268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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