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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 403.56 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 403.56 and 153.54 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 403.56 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/403.56 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 403.56 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 61,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,962.60/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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