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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 403.86 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 403.86 and 123.03 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 403.86 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/403.86 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 403.86 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 49,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,689.25/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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