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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 372.56 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 372.56 and 196.56 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 372.56 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/372.56 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 372.56 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 73,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,229.41/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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