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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 371.20 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 371.20 and 185.10 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 371.20 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/371.20 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 371.20 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 68,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,709.12/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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