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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 371.36 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 371.36 and 185.15 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 371.36 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/371.36 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 371.36 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 68,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,758.70/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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