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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 403.76 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 403.76 and 268.16 is: 402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 403.76 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/403.76 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 403.76 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 108,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,272.45/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.28

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