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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 403.92 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 403.92 and 187.84 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 403.92 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/403.92 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 403.92 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 75,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,872.33/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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