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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 370.86 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 370.86 and 185.97 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 370.86 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/370.86 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 370.86 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 68,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,968.83/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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