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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.18, 403.66 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.18, 403.66 and 102.30 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.18 : 403.66 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.18/403.66 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.18x = 403.66 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.18x = 41,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,292.65/269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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