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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 373.92 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 373.92 and 264.57 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 373.92 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/373.92 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 373.92 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 98,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,925.62/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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