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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 403.65 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 403.65 and 188.10 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 403.65 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/403.65 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 403.65 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 75,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,926.57/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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