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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.31, 403.97 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.31, 403.97 and 76.94 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.31 : 403.97 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.31/403.97 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.31x = 403.97 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.31x = 31,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,081.45/269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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