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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 404.73 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 404.73 and 197.73 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 404.73 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/404.73 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 404.73 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 80,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,027.26/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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