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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 403.98 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 403.98 and 96.07 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 403.98 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/403.98 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 403.98 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 38,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,810.02/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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