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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.37 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.37 and 196.08 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.37 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.37 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.37 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 72,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,818.23/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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