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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 402.79 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 402.79 and 195.57 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 402.79 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/402.79 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 402.79 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 78,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,773.64/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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