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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 402.57 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 402.57 and 187.35 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 402.57 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/402.57 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 402.57 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 75,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,421.49/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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