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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.18, 403.73 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.18, 403.73 and 122.89 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.18 : 403.73 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.18/403.73 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.18x = 403.73 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.18x = 49,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,611.75/269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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