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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 405.22 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 405.22 and 197.48 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 405.22 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/405.22 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 405.22 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 80,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,022.85/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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