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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 403.71 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 403.71 and 95.82 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 403.71 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/403.71 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 403.71 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 38,683.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,683.49/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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