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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 371.30 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 371.30 and 195.32 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 371.30 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/371.30 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 371.30 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 72,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,522.32/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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