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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 404.25 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 404.25 and 266.02 is: 399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 404.25 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/404.25 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 404.25 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 107,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,538.59/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.39

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