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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 403.55 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 403.55 and 153.66 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 403.55 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/403.55 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 403.55 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 62,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,009.49/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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