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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 403.60 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 403.60 and 114.83 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 403.60 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/403.60 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 403.60 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 46,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345.39/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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