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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.80, 394.10 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.80, 394.10 and 269.26 is: 371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.80 : 394.10 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.80/394.10 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.80x = 394.10 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.80x = 106,115.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,115.37/285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.29

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