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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 404.60 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 404.60 and 255.42 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 404.60 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/404.60 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 404.60 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 103,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,341.65/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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