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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 369.93 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 369.93 and 185.31 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 369.93 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/369.93 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 369.93 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 68,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,551.73/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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