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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 402.96 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 402.96 and 187.86 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 402.96 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/402.96 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 402.96 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 75,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,700.07/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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