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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 404.76 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 404.76 and 192.38 is: 288.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 404.76 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/404.76 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 404.76 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 77,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,865.71/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.78

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