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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 402.23 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 402.23 and 186.74 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 402.23 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/402.23 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 402.23 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 75,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,112.43/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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