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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 402.80 and 191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 402.80 and 191.62 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 402.80 = 191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/402.80 = 191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 402.80 × 191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 77,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,184.54/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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