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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.19, 370.26 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.19, 370.26 and 181.11 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.19 : 370.26 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.19/370.26 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.19x = 370.26 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.19x = 67,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,057.79/268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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