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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 403.62 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 403.62 and 196.13 is: 293.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 403.62 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/403.62 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 403.62 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 79,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,159.97/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.74

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