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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 405.07 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 405.07 and 249.59 is: 374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 405.07 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/405.07 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 405.07 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 101,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,101.81/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.53

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