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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 404.13 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 404.13 and 77 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 404.13 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/404.13 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 404.13 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 31,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,118.01/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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