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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 403.52 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 403.52 and 95.72 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 403.52 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/403.52 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 403.52 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 38,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,622.44/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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