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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 372.14 and 261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 372.14 and 261.14 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 372.14 = 261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/372.14 = 261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 372.14 × 261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 97,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,177.47/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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