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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.45, 402.96 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.45, 402.96 and 207.74 is: 310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.45 : 402.96 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.45/402.96 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.45x = 402.96 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.45x = 83,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,710.91/269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.67

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