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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 403.96 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 403.96 and 95.91 is: 143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 403.96 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/403.96 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 403.96 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 38,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,743.80/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.88

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