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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 371.80 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 371.80 and 190.87 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 371.80 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/371.80 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 371.80 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 70,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,965.47/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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