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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 370.26 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 370.26 and 260.15 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 370.26 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/370.26 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 370.26 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 96,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,324.06/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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