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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 372.12 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 372.12 and 187.04 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 372.12 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/372.12 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 372.12 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 69,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,599.46/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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