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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 370.65 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 370.65 and 195.13 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 370.65 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/370.65 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 370.65 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 72,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,324.93/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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