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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 402.39 and 200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 402.39 and 200.65 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 402.39 = 200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/402.39 = 200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 402.39 × 200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 80,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,739.55/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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