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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 403.98 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 403.98 and 188.28 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 403.98 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/403.98 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 403.98 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 76,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,061.35/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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