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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 370.27 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 370.27 and 185.64 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 370.27 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/370.27 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 370.27 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 68,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,735.77/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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