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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.41, 403.56 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.41, 403.56 and 186.94 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.41 : 403.56 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.41/403.56 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.41x = 403.56 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.41x = 75,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,439.49/269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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