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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 372.06 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 372.06 and 204.12 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 372.06 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/372.06 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 372.06 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 75,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,944.89/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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