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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 403.40 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 403.40 and 115.12 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 403.40 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/403.40 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 403.40 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 46,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,439.41/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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