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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 402.05 and 260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 402.05 and 260.85 is: 388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 402.05 = 260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/402.05 = 260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 402.05 × 260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 104,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,874.74/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.80

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