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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.86, 404.03 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.86, 404.03 and 245.51 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.86 : 404.03 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.86/404.03 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.86x = 404.03 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.86x = 99,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,192.00/269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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