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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 403.60 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 403.60 and 120.95 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 403.60 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/403.60 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 403.60 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 48,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,813.93/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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