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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 371.50 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 371.50 and 203.58 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 371.50 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/371.50 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 371.50 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 75,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,629.97/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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