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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 372.48 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 372.48 and 191.15 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 372.48 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/372.48 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 372.48 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 71,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,197.69/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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