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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.35, 403.38 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.35, 403.38 and 191.95 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.35 : 403.38 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.35/403.38 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.35x = 403.38 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.35x = 77,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,427.78/269.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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