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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 372.20 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 372.20 and 203.20 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 372.20 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/372.20 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 372.20 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 75,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,631.04/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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