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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 371.52 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 371.52 and 186.33 is: 257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 371.52 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/371.52 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 371.52 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 69,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,225.32/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.19

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