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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 401.90 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 401.90 and 268.65 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 401.90 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/401.90 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 401.90 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 107,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,969.09/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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