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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 372.20 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 372.20 and 196.07 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 372.20 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/372.20 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 372.20 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 72,976.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,976.27/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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