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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 404.37 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 404.37 and 205.50 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 404.37 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/404.37 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 404.37 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 83,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,098.04/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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