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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 401.49 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 401.49 and 186.84 is: 279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 401.49 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/401.49 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 401.49 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 75,014.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,014.39/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.79

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