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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 404.09 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 404.09 and 204.11 is: 305.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 404.09 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/404.09 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 404.09 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 82,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,475.77/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.91

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