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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 402.68 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 402.68 and 267.19 is: 399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 402.68 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/402.68 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 402.68 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 107,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,589.85/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.72

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