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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 403.09 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 403.09 and 187.47 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 403.09 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/403.09 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 403.09 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 75,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,567.28/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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