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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.31, 371.38 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.31, 371.38 and 186.28 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.31 : 371.38 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.31/371.38 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.31x = 371.38 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.31x = 69,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,180.67/269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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