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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 403.76 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 403.76 and 130.31 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 403.76 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/403.76 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 403.76 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 52,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,613.42/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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