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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 402.39 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 402.39 and 198.12 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 402.39 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/402.39 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 402.39 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 79,721.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,721.51/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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