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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 400.22 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 400.22 and 269.27 is: 371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 400.22 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/400.22 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 400.22 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 107,765.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,765.39/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.46

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