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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 371.61 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 371.61 and 186.41 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 371.61 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/371.61 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 371.61 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 69,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,272.75/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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