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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.18, 403.31 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.18, 403.31 and 114.75 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.18 : 403.31 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.18/403.31 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.18x = 403.31 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.18x = 46,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,279.82/269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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