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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.69, 371.66 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.69, 371.66 and 195.89 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.69 : 371.66 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.69/371.66 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.69x = 371.66 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.69x = 72,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,801.64/269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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