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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.50, 372.10 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.50, 372.10 and 191.74 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.50 : 372.10 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.50/372.10 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.50x = 372.10 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.50x = 71,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,346.45/269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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