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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 402.60 and 191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 402.60 and 191.78 is: 287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 402.60 = 191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/402.60 = 191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 402.60 × 191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 77,210.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,210.63/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.39

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