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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 403.68 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 403.68 and 76.72 is: 115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 403.68 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/403.68 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 403.68 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 30,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970.33/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.10

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