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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 400.98 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 400.98 and 186.33 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 400.98 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/400.98 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 400.98 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 74,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,714.60/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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