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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 369.98 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 369.98 and 185.36 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 369.98 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/369.98 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 369.98 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 68,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,579.49/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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