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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 370.37 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 370.37 and 185.40 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 370.37 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/370.37 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 370.37 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 68,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,667.06/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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