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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 403.76 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 403.76 and 208.32 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 403.76 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/403.76 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 403.76 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 84,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,111.28/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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