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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.22, 371.31 and 186.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.22, 371.31 and 186.31 is: 256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.22 : 371.31 = 186.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.22/371.31 = 186.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.22x = 371.31 × 186.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.22x = 69,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,178.77/269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.96

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