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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 403.20 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 403.20 and 196.08 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 403.20 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/403.20 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 403.20 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 79,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,059.46/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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