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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 403.36 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 403.36 and 191.91 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 403.36 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/403.36 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 403.36 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 77,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,408.82/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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