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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 374.85 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 374.85 and 267.29 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 374.85 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/374.85 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 374.85 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 100,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,193.66/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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