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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 371.44 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 371.44 and 186.54 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 371.44 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/371.44 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 371.44 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 69,288.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,288.42/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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