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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.73, 403.46 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.73, 403.46 and 186.27 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.73 : 403.46 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.73/403.46 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.73x = 403.46 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.73x = 75,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,152.49/268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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