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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 403.50 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 403.50 and 153.70 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 403.50 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/403.50 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 403.50 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 62,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,017.95/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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