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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 372.04 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 372.04 and 195.06 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 372.04 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/372.04 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 372.04 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 72,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,571.03/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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