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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.29, 404.14 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.29, 404.14 and 95.96 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.29 : 404.14 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.29/404.14 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.29x = 404.14 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.29x = 38,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,780.79/269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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