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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 403.60 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 403.60 and 255.10 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 403.60 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/403.60 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 403.60 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 102,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,958.36/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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