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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 403.37 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 403.37 and 115.14 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 403.37 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/403.37 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 403.37 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 46,443.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443.45/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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