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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 401.12 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 401.12 and 259.76 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 401.12 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/401.12 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 401.12 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 104,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,193.35/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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