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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 369.99 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 369.99 and 194.40 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 369.99 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/369.99 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 369.99 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 71,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,926.06/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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