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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 372.51 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 372.51 and 266.10 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 372.51 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/372.51 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 372.51 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 99,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,124.91/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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