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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 403.54 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 403.54 and 208.13 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 403.54 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/403.54 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 403.54 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 83,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,986.24/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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