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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 403.56 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 403.56 and 122.90 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 403.56 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/403.56 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 403.56 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 49,595.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,595.51/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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