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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 404.92 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 404.92 and 209.55 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 404.92 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/404.92 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 404.92 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 84,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,851.59/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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