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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.60, 374.59 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.60, 374.59 and 266.74 is: 370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.60 : 374.59 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.60/374.59 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.60x = 374.59 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.60x = 99,917.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,917.53/269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.62

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