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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 370.67 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 370.67 and 190.08 is: 262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 370.67 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/370.67 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 370.67 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 70,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,456.00/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.11

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