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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.39, 371.36 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.39, 371.36 and 191.63 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.39 : 371.36 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.39/371.36 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.39x = 371.36 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.39x = 71,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,161.86/269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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