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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 403.72 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 403.72 and 104.60 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 403.72 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/403.72 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 403.72 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 42,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,226.83/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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