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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.78, 402.72 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.78, 402.72 and 249.74 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.78 : 402.72 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.78/402.72 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.78x = 402.72 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.78x = 100,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,575.29/269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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