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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 403.89 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 403.89 and 153.55 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 403.89 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/403.89 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 403.89 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 62,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,017.31/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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