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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 403.65 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 403.65 and 200.70 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 403.65 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/403.65 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 403.65 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 81,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,012.56/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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