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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 371.97 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 371.97 and 268.80 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 371.97 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/371.97 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 371.97 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 99,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,985.54/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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