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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 370 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 370 and 185.28 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 370 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/370 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 370 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 68,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,553.60/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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