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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 371.82 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 371.82 and 190.96 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 371.82 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/371.82 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 371.82 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 71,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,002.75/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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