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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 371.15 and 181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 371.15 and 181.57 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 371.15 = 181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/371.15 = 181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 371.15 × 181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 67,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,388.80/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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