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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.31, 403.99 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.31, 403.99 and 254.73 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.31 : 403.99 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.31/403.99 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.31x = 403.99 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.31x = 102,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,908.37/269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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