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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.22, 403.96 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.22, 403.96 and 115.19 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.22 : 403.96 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.22/403.96 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.22x = 403.96 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.22x = 46,532.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,532.15/269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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