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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 401.18 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 401.18 and 199.71 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 401.18 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/401.18 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 401.18 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 80,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,118.66/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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