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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 371.64 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 371.64 and 185.42 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 371.64 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/371.64 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 371.64 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 68,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,907.63/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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