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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 371.83 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 371.83 and 195.93 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 371.83 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/371.83 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 371.83 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 72,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,852.65/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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