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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 403.88 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 403.88 and 98.25 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 403.88 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/403.88 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 403.88 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 39,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,680.72/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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