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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 370.64 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 370.64 and 185.76 is: 256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 370.64 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/370.64 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 370.64 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 68,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,850.55/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.22

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