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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 372.42 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 372.42 and 192.52 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 372.42 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/372.42 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 372.42 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 71,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,698.30/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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