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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 370.92 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 370.92 and 195.08 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 370.92 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/370.92 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 370.92 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 72,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,359.07/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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