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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.95, 372.86 and 196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.95, 372.86 and 196.15 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.95 : 372.86 = 196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.95/372.86 = 196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.95x = 372.86 × 196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.95x = 73,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,136.49/269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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