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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 371.40 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 371.40 and 186.36 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 371.40 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/371.40 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 371.40 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 69,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,214.10/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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