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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 371.15 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 371.15 and 186.34 is: 257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 371.15 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/371.15 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 371.15 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 69,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,159.63/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.01

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