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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 403.65 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 403.65 and 197.34 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 403.65 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/403.65 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 403.65 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 79,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,656.29/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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