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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 370.68 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 370.68 and 195.58 is: 269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 370.68 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/370.68 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 370.68 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 72,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,497.59/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.67

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