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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.29, 404.12 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.29, 404.12 and 145.90 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.29 : 404.12 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.29/404.12 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.29x = 404.12 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.29x = 58,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,961.98/269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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