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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.32, 371.61 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.32, 371.61 and 195.67 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.32 : 371.61 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.32/371.61 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.32x = 371.61 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.32x = 72,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,712.00/269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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