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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 372.17 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 372.17 and 196.26 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 372.17 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/372.17 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 372.17 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 73,041.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,041.10/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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