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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.81, 372.13 and 196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.81, 372.13 and 196.37 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.81 : 372.13 = 196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.81/372.13 = 196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.81x = 372.13 × 196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.81x = 73,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,075.17/269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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