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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 402.30 and 196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 402.30 and 196.24 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 402.30 = 196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/402.30 = 196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 402.30 × 196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 78,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,947.35/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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