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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 402.63 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 402.63 and 196.18 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 402.63 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/402.63 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 402.63 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 78,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,987.95/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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