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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 370.60 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 370.60 and 181.38 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 370.60 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/370.60 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 370.60 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 67,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,219.43/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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