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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 372.78 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 372.78 and 204.35 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 372.78 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/372.78 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 372.78 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 76,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,175.73/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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