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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 403.13 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 403.13 and 114.86 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 403.13 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/403.13 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 403.13 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 46,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,300.92/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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