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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 371.40 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 371.40 and 195.66 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 371.40 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/371.40 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 371.40 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 72,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,668.12/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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