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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 371.66 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 371.66 and 186.37 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 371.66 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/371.66 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 371.66 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 69,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,264.41/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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