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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 404.08 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 404.08 and 208.92 is: 312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 404.08 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/404.08 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 404.08 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 84,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,420.39/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.71

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