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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.68 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.68 and 191.84 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.68 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.68 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.68 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 71,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,303.09/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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