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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.95, 405.05 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.95, 405.05 and 209.61 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.95 : 405.05 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.95/405.05 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.95x = 405.05 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.95x = 84,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,902.53/269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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