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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 371.43 and 195.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 371.43 and 195.29 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 371.43 = 195.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/371.43 = 195.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 371.43 × 195.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 72,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,536.56/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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