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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.32, 404 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.32, 404 and 96.02 is: 144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.32 : 404 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.32/404 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.32x = 404 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.32x = 38,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792.08/269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.04

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