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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 403.25 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 403.25 and 187.89 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 403.25 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/403.25 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 403.25 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 75,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,765.70/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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