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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 403.22 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 403.22 and 188.04 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 403.22 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/403.22 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 403.22 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 75,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,818.53/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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