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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 372.42 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 372.42 and 187.01 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 372.42 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/372.42 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 372.42 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 69,646.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,646.26/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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