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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 371.07 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 371.07 and 191.18 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 371.07 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/371.07 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 371.07 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 70,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,941.16/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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