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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 371.56 and 203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 371.56 and 203.95 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 371.56 = 203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/371.56 = 203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 371.56 × 203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 75,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,779.66/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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