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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 370.95 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 370.95 and 186.10 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 370.95 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/370.95 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 370.95 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 69,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,033.74/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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