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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 403.42 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 403.42 and 95.69 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 403.42 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/403.42 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 403.42 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 38,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,603.26/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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