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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.63, 371.88 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.63, 371.88 and 186.87 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.63 : 371.88 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.63/371.88 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.63x = 371.88 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.63x = 69,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,493.22/269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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