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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 402.56 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 402.56 and 187.52 is: 281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 402.56 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/402.56 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 402.56 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 75,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,488.05/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.00

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