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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 406.25 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 406.25 and 247.53 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 406.25 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/406.25 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 406.25 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 100,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,559.06/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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