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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.18, 403.50 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.18, 403.50 and 192.63 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.18 : 403.50 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.18/403.50 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.18x = 403.50 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.18x = 77,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,726.21/269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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