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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.87, 402.35 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.87, 402.35 and 186.22 is: 278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.87 : 402.35 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.87/402.35 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.87x = 402.35 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.87x = 74,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,925.62/268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.67

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