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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 370 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 370 and 180.93 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 370 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/370 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 370 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 66,944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,944.10/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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