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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.60, 372.17 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.60, 372.17 and 203.23 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.60 : 372.17 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.60/372.17 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.60x = 372.17 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.60x = 75,636.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,636.85/269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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