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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 388.26 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 388.26 and 269 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 388.26 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/388.26 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 388.26 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 104,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,441.94/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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