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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 403.97 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 403.97 and 96.02 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 403.97 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/403.97 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 403.97 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 38,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,788.21/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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