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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 371.87 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 371.87 and 203.83 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 371.87 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/371.87 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 371.87 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 75,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,797.08/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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