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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 403.74 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 403.74 and 186.16 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 403.74 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/403.74 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 403.74 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 75,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,160.24/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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