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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 372.30 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 372.30 and 196.08 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 372.30 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/372.30 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 372.30 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 73,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,000.58/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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