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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 403.92 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 403.92 and 153.86 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 403.92 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/403.92 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 403.92 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 62,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,147.13/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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