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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 404.44 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 404.44 and 195.82 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 404.44 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/404.44 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 404.44 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 79,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,197.44/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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