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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.21, 403.46 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.21, 403.46 and 122.98 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.21 : 403.46 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.21/403.46 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.21x = 403.46 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.21x = 49,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,617.51/269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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