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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 403.98 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 403.98 and 249.62 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 403.98 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/403.98 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 403.98 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 100,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,841.49/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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