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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 370.55 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 370.55 and 185.66 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 370.55 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/370.55 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 370.55 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 68,796.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,796.31/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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