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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 401.92 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 401.92 and 197.82 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 401.92 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/401.92 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 401.92 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 79,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,507.81/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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