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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 370.17 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 370.17 and 194.74 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 370.17 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/370.17 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 370.17 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 72,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,085.98/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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