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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 370.14 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 370.14 and 185.46 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 370.14 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/370.14 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 370.14 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 68,646.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,646.16/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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