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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.32, 403.17 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.32, 403.17 and 190.95 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.32 : 403.17 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.32/403.17 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.32x = 403.17 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.32x = 76,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,985.31/269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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