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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 371.68 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 371.68 and 190.72 is: 263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 371.68 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/371.68 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 371.68 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 70,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,886.81/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.28

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