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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 402.35 and 250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 402.35 and 250.55 is: 374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 402.35 = 250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/402.35 = 250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 402.35 × 250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 100,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,808.79/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.00

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