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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.69, 370.75 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.69, 370.75 and 195.03 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 370.75 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/370.75 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 370.75 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 72,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,307.37/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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