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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.62, 372.17 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.62, 372.17 and 187 is: 258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.62 : 372.17 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.62/372.17 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.62x = 372.17 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.62x = 69,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,595.79/269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.13

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