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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.15 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.15 and 187.87 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.15 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.15 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.15 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 75,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,925.71/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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