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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 372.06 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 372.06 and 268.92 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 372.06 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/372.06 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 372.06 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 100,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,054.38/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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