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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 404.19 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 404.19 and 265.68 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 404.19 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/404.19 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 404.19 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 107,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,385.20/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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