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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 370.08 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 370.08 and 185.52 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 370.08 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/370.08 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 370.08 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 68,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,657.24/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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