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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.79, 370.55 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.79, 370.55 and 185.74 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.79 : 370.55 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.79/370.55 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.79x = 370.55 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.79x = 68,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,825.49/268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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