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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 403.97 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 403.97 and 247.68 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 403.97 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/403.97 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 403.97 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 100,054.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,054.05/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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