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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.55 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.55 and 187.54 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.55 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.55 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.55 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 75,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,869.31/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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