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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 369.81 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 369.81 and 185.37 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 369.81 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/369.81 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 369.81 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 68,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,551.68/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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