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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 372.24 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 372.24 and 196.16 is: 270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 372.24 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/372.24 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 372.24 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 73,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,018.60/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.68

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