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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 404.16 and 257.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 404.16 and 257.29 is: 385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 404.16 = 257.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/404.16 = 257.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 404.16 × 257.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 103,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,986.33/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.36

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