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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 402.97 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 402.97 and 187.75 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 402.97 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/402.97 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 402.97 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 75,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,657.62/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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