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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 405.21 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 405.21 and 267.02 is: 401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 405.21 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/405.21 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 405.21 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 108,199.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,199.17/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.60

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