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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 370.90 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 370.90 and 199.08 is: 274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 370.90 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/370.90 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 370.90 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 73,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,838.77/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.65

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