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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.32, 403.91 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.32, 403.91 and 95.97 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.32 : 403.91 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.32/403.91 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.32x = 403.91 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.32x = 38,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,760.74/269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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