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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 402.51 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 402.51 and 187.34 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 402.51 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/402.51 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 402.51 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 75,406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,406.22/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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