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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 403.72 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 403.72 and 192.24 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 403.72 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/403.72 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 403.72 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 77,611.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,611.13/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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