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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 404.15 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 404.15 and 145.97 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 404.15 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/404.15 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 404.15 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 58,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,993.78/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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