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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.09, 403.85 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.09, 403.85 and 187.40 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.09 : 403.85 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.09/403.85 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.09x = 403.85 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.09x = 75,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,680.55/269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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