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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 372.12 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 372.12 and 190.98 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 372.12 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/372.12 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 372.12 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 71,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,067.48/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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