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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 371.58 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 371.58 and 195.40 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 371.58 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/371.58 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 371.58 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 72,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,606.73/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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