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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 371.58 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 371.58 and 195.47 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 371.58 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/371.58 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 371.58 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 72,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,632.74/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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