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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 402.84 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 402.84 and 196.36 is: 294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 402.84 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/402.84 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 402.84 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 79,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,101.66/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.23

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