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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 370.63 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 370.63 and 194.84 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 370.63 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/370.63 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 370.63 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 72,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,213.99/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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