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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 370.94 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 370.94 and 190.09 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 370.94 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/370.94 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 370.94 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 70,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,511.98/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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