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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 403.72 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 403.72 and 200.72 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 403.72 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/403.72 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 403.72 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 81,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,034.68/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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