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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 371.13 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 371.13 and 198.86 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 371.13 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/371.13 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 371.13 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 73,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,802.91/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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