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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.45, 372.02 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.45, 372.02 and 190.94 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.45 : 372.02 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.45/372.02 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.45x = 372.02 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.45x = 71,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,030.68/269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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