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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 404.04 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 404.04 and 96.02 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 404.04 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/404.04 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 404.04 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 38,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795.92/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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