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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 371.18 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 371.18 and 265.55 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 371.18 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/371.18 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 371.18 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 98,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,565.66/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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