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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 403.92 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 403.92 and 191.46 is: 286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 403.92 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/403.92 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 403.92 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 77,334.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,334.52/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.62

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