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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 371.65 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 371.65 and 192.02 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 371.65 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/371.65 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 371.65 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 71,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,364.23/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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