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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 403.83 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 403.83 and 204.11 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 403.83 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/403.83 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 403.83 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 82,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,423.72/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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