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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 371.54 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 371.54 and 186.53 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 371.54 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/371.54 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 371.54 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 69,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,301.96/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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