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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.09, 373.98 and 266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.09, 373.98 and 266.21 is: 369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.09 : 373.98 = 266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.09/373.98 = 266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.09x = 373.98 × 266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.09x = 99,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,556.55/269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.97

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