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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 403.55 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 403.55 and 196.07 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 403.55 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/403.55 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 403.55 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 79,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,121.05/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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