Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 404 and 205.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 269.84, 404 and 205.52 is: 307.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269.84 : 404 = 205.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269.84/404 = 205.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269.84x = 404 × 205.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269.84x = 83,030.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,030.08/269.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307.70
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