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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.05, 426.86 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.05, 426.86 and 269.93 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.05 : 426.86 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.05/426.86 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.05x = 426.86 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.05x = 115,220.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,220.97/285.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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