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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.81, 372.39 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.81, 372.39 and 204.20 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.81 : 372.39 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.81/372.39 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.81x = 372.39 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.81x = 76,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,042.20/269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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