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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 371.36 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 371.36 and 256.06 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 371.36 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/371.36 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 371.36 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 95,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,090.44/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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