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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 372.10 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 372.10 and 186.65 is: 257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 372.10 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/372.10 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 372.10 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 69,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,452.47/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.54

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