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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.73, 370.79 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.73, 370.79 and 190.19 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.73 : 370.79 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.73/370.79 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.73x = 370.79 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.73x = 70,517.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,517.75/268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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