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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 402.87 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 402.87 and 195.78 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 402.87 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/402.87 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 402.87 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 78,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,873.89/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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