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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.16 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.16 and 186.24 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.16 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.16 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.16 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 69,124.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,124.84/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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