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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.18, 402.72 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.18, 402.72 and 268.49 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.18 : 402.72 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.18/402.72 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.18x = 402.72 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.18x = 108,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,124.28/269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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