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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 370.98 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 370.98 and 191.52 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 370.98 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/370.98 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 370.98 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 71,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,050.09/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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