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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 404.07 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 404.07 and 188.35 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 404.07 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/404.07 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 404.07 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 76,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,106.58/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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