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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 369.79 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 369.79 and 185.39 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 369.79 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/369.79 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 369.79 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 68,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,555.37/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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