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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 371.00 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 371.00 and 190.22 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 371.00 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/371.00 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 371.00 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 70,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,568.81/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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