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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 403.86 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 403.86 and 196.89 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 403.86 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/403.86 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 403.86 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 79,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,516.00/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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