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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 371.12 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 371.12 and 190.35 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 371.12 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/371.12 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 371.12 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 70,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,641.74/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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