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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.09, 403.76 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.09, 403.76 and 115.05 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.09 : 403.76 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.09/403.76 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.09x = 403.76 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.09x = 46,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,452.59/269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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