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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 369.90 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 369.90 and 185.23 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 369.90 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/369.90 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 369.90 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 68,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,516.58/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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