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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 403.02 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 403.02 and 196.12 is: 293.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 403.02 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/403.02 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 403.02 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 79,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,040.28/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.74

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