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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 371.62 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 371.62 and 190.58 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 371.62 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/371.62 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 371.62 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 70,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,823.81/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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