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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.17, 371.36 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.17, 371.36 and 199.40 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.17 : 371.36 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.17/371.36 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.17x = 371.36 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.17x = 74,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,049.18/269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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