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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 371.51 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 371.51 and 194.43 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 371.51 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/371.51 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 371.51 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 72,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,231.72/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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