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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 371.82 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 371.82 and 195.69 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 371.82 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/371.82 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 371.82 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 72,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,761.46/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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