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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.75, 402.40 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.75, 402.40 and 191.31 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.75 : 402.40 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.75/402.40 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.75x = 402.40 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.75x = 76,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,983.14/268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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