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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.63, 370.50 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.63, 370.50 and 185.87 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.63 : 370.50 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.63/370.50 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.63x = 370.50 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.63x = 68,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,864.84/268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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