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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 401.18 and 265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 401.18 and 265.51 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 401.18 = 265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/401.18 = 265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 401.18 × 265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 106,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,517.30/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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