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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.75, 372.26 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.75, 372.26 and 192.26 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.75 : 372.26 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.75/372.26 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.75x = 372.26 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.75x = 71,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,570.71/269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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