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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 370.94 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 370.94 and 198.51 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 370.94 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/370.94 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 370.94 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 73,635.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,635.30/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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