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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 403.42 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 403.42 and 191.82 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 403.42 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/403.42 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 403.42 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 77,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,384.02/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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