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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.90, 404.50 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.90, 404.50 and 192.90 is: 289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.90 : 404.50 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.90/404.50 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.90x = 404.50 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.90x = 78,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,028.05/269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.10

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