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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 371.43 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 371.43 and 195.50 is: 269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 371.43 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/371.43 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 371.43 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 72,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,612.71/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.93

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