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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 404.08 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 404.08 and 197.30 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 404.08 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/404.08 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 404.08 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 79,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,721.98/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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