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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.23, 403.86 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.23, 403.86 and 76.87 is: 115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.23 : 403.86 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.23/403.86 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.23x = 403.86 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.23x = 31,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044.72/269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.31

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