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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 370.80 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 370.80 and 195.46 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 370.80 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/370.80 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 370.80 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 72,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,476.57/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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