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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 371.16 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 371.16 and 186.03 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 371.16 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/371.16 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 371.16 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 69,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,046.89/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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