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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 404.22 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 404.22 and 265.08 is: 397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 404.22 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/404.22 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 404.22 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 107,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,150.64/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.74

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