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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 372.09 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 372.09 and 195.97 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 372.09 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/372.09 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 372.09 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 72,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,918.48/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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