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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 371.34 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 371.34 and 190.37 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 371.34 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/371.34 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 371.34 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 70,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,690.14/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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