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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 371.25 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 371.25 and 263.68 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 371.25 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/371.25 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 371.25 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 97,890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,890.27/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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