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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 371.63 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 371.63 and 186.68 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 371.63 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/371.63 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 371.63 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 69,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,377.28/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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