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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 403.45 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 403.45 and 114.94 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 403.45 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/403.45 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 403.45 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 46,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,372.54/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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