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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.80 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.80 and 191.76 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.80 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.80 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.80 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 71,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,296.37/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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