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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 403.24 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 403.24 and 122.77 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 403.24 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/403.24 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 403.24 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 49,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,503.76/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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