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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.37 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.37 and 188.34 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.37 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.37 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.37 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 76,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,159.05/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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