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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.71, 402.27 and 190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.71, 402.27 and 190.33 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.71 : 402.27 = 190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.71/402.27 = 190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.71x = 402.27 × 190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.71x = 76,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,564.05/268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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