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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.94 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.94 and 194.82 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.94 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.94 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.94 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 78,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,500.77/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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