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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 372.10 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 372.10 and 204.34 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 372.10 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/372.10 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 372.10 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 76,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,034.91/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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