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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 371.88 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 371.88 and 191.88 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 371.88 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/371.88 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 371.88 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 71,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,356.33/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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