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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 403.44 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 403.44 and 186.80 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 403.44 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/403.44 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 403.44 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 75,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,362.59/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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