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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.63, 372.13 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.63, 372.13 and 204.02 is: 281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.63 : 372.13 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.63/372.13 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.63x = 372.13 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.63x = 75,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,919.59/269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.57

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