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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 370.92 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 370.92 and 198.96 is: 274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 370.92 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/370.92 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 370.92 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 73,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,798.24/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.30

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