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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 368.88 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 368.88 and 255.12 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 368.88 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/368.88 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 368.88 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 94,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,108.67/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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