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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 370.70 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 370.70 and 185.94 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 370.70 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/370.70 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 370.70 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 68,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,928.42/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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