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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 372.12 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 372.12 and 192.08 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 372.12 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/372.12 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 372.12 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 71,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,476.81/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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