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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.86, 402.37 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.86, 402.37 and 265 is: 395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.86 : 402.37 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.86/402.37 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.86x = 402.37 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.86x = 106,628.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,628.05/269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.12

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