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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 403.26 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 403.26 and 114.81 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 403.26 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/403.26 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 403.26 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 46,298.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,298.28/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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