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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 370.50 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 370.50 and 181.42 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 370.50 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/370.50 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 370.50 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 67,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,216.11/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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