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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 404.07 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 404.07 and 153.91 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 404.07 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/404.07 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 404.07 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 62,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,190.41/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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