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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 370.22 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 370.22 and 191.19 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 370.22 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/370.22 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 370.22 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 70,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,781.41/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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