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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 369.45 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 369.45 and 185.15 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 369.45 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/369.45 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 369.45 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 68,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,401.82/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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