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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 403.08 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 403.08 and 196.57 is: 294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 403.08 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/403.08 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 403.08 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 79,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,233.44/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.62

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