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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 371.98 and 257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 371.98 and 257.24 is: 354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 371.98 = 257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/371.98 = 257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 371.98 × 257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 95,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,688.14/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.99

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