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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 371.93 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 371.93 and 186.66 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 371.93 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/371.93 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 371.93 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 69,424.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,424.45/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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