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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 371.32 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 371.32 and 195.34 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 371.32 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/371.32 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 371.32 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 72,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,533.65/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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