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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 372.27 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 372.27 and 187.03 is: 257.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 372.27 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/372.27 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 372.27 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 69,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,625.43/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.99

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