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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 370.80 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 370.80 and 186.12 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 370.80 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/370.80 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 370.80 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 69,013.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,013.30/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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