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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.84 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.84 and 187.53 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.84 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.84 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.84 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 75,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,544.59/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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