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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 369.78 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 369.78 and 185.22 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 369.78 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/369.78 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 369.78 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 68,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,490.65/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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