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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.77, 370.73 and 185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.77, 370.73 and 185.84 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.77 : 370.73 = 185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.77/370.73 = 185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.77x = 370.73 × 185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.77x = 68,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,897.50/268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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