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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 371.92 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 371.92 and 186.63 is: 257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 371.92 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/371.92 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 371.92 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 69,411.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,411.43/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.54

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