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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 401.32 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 401.32 and 185.63 is: 277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 401.32 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/401.32 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 401.32 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 74,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,494.56/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.96

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