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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 403.97 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 403.97 and 188.31 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 403.97 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/403.97 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 403.97 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 76,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,070.65/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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