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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 371.90 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 371.90 and 185.60 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 371.90 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/371.90 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 371.90 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 69,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,021.85/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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