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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 370.50 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 370.50 and 185.56 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 370.50 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/370.50 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 370.50 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 68,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,749.98/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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