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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 372.16 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 372.16 and 251.62 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 372.16 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/372.16 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 372.16 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 93,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,642.90/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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