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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.00, 370.47 and 255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.00, 370.47 and 255.09 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.00 : 370.47 = 255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.00/370.47 = 255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.00x = 370.47 × 255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.00x = 94,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,505.54/269.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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