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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.60, 371.39 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.60, 371.39 and 186.55 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.60 : 371.39 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.60/371.39 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.60x = 371.39 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.60x = 69,283.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,283.03/269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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