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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.79, 372.33 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.79, 372.33 and 196.08 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.79 : 372.33 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.79/372.33 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.79x = 372.33 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.79x = 73,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,006.47/269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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