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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 372 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 372 and 191.84 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 372 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/372 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 372 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 71,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,364.48/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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