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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 371.08 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 371.08 and 195.51 is: 269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 371.08 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/371.08 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 371.08 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 72,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,551.49/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.38

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