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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 405.14 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 405.14 and 262.11 is: 393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 405.14 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/405.14 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 405.14 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 106,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,189.93/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.91

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