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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.69, 402.57 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.69, 402.57 and 251.46 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.69 : 402.57 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.69/402.57 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.69x = 402.57 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.69x = 101,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,230.25/269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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