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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 372.38 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 372.38 and 204.26 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 372.38 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/372.38 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 372.38 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 76,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,062.34/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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