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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.82, 371.10 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.82, 371.10 and 181.95 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.82 : 371.10 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.82/371.10 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.82x = 371.10 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.82x = 67,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,521.65/268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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