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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.60, 401.96 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.60, 401.96 and 250.88 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.60 : 401.96 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.60/401.96 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.60x = 401.96 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.60x = 100,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,843.72/269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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