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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 404.72 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 404.72 and 209.39 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 404.72 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/404.72 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 404.72 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 84,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,744.32/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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