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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 372.37 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 372.37 and 191.44 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 372.37 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/372.37 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 372.37 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 71,284.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,284.65/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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