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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 404.10 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 404.10 and 188.32 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 404.10 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/404.10 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 404.10 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 76,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,100.11/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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