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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 401.91 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 401.91 and 186.94 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 401.91 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/401.91 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 401.91 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 75,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,133.06/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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