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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 370.40 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 370.40 and 198.67 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 370.40 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/370.40 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 370.40 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 73,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,586.94/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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