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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 403.16 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 403.16 and 191.81 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 403.16 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/403.16 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 403.16 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 77,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,327.14/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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