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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 403.08 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 403.08 and 252.99 is: 378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 403.08 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/403.08 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 403.08 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 101,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,975.21/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.82

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