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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 370.35 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 370.35 and 185.61 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 370.35 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/370.35 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 370.35 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 68,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,740.66/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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