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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 371.82 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 371.82 and 204.22 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 371.82 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/371.82 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 371.82 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 75,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,933.08/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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