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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 403.40 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 403.40 and 197.22 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 403.40 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/403.40 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 403.40 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 79,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,558.55/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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