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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 405 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 405 and 204.89 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 405 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/405 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 405 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 82,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,980.45/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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