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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.65 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.65 and 191.97 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.65 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.65 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.65 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 77,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,488.69/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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