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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.66 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.66 and 193.15 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.66 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.66 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.66 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 78,161.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,161.07/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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