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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.86, 372.54 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.86, 372.54 and 191.56 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.86 : 372.54 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.86/372.54 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.86x = 372.54 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.86x = 71,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,363.76/269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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