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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.60, 372.29 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.60, 372.29 and 196.11 is: 270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.60 : 372.29 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.60/372.29 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.60x = 372.29 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.60x = 73,008.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,008.81/269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.81

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