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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 370.14 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 370.14 and 180.92 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 370.14 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/370.14 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 370.14 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 66,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,965.98/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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