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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 404.28 and 208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 404.28 and 208.67 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 404.28 = 208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/404.28 = 208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 404.28 × 208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 84,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,361.11/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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