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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 370.52 and 185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 370.52 and 185.21 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 370.52 = 185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/370.52 = 185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 370.52 × 185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 68,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,622.62/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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