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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 371.98 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 371.98 and 185.66 is: 256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 371.98 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/371.98 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 371.98 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 69,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,061.81/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.04

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