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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 402.76 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 402.76 and 186.55 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 402.76 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/402.76 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 402.76 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 75,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,134.88/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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