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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 404.11 and 192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 404.11 and 192.41 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 404.11 = 192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/404.11 = 192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 404.11 × 192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 77,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,754.81/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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