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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 370.72 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 370.72 and 185.65 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 370.72 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/370.72 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 370.72 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 68,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,823.70/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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