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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 371.98 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 371.98 and 199.72 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 371.98 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/371.98 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 371.98 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 74,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,291.85/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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