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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.32, 403.94 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.32, 403.94 and 98.32 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.32 : 403.94 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.32/403.94 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.32x = 403.94 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.32x = 39,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,715.38/269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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