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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 371.02 and 190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 371.02 and 190.21 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 371.02 = 190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/371.02 = 190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 371.02 × 190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 70,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,571.71/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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