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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.62, 372.20 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.62, 372.20 and 204.14 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.62 : 372.20 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.62/372.20 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.62x = 372.20 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.62x = 75,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,980.91/269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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