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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 370.76 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 370.76 and 185.82 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 370.76 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/370.76 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 370.76 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 68,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,893.69/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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