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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 403.26 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 403.26 and 187.88 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 403.26 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/403.26 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 403.26 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 75,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,764.49/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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