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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.77, 402.98 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.77, 402.98 and 256.45 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.77 : 402.98 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.77/402.98 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.77x = 402.98 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.77x = 103,344.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,344.22/269.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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