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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.84 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.84 and 191.90 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.84 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.84 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.84 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 77,302.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,302.98/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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