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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 370.76 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 370.76 and 195.16 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 370.76 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/370.76 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 370.76 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 72,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,357.52/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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