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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 401.68 and 186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 401.68 and 186.67 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 401.68 = 186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/401.68 = 186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 401.68 × 186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 74,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,980.83/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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