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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.41, 404.16 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.41, 404.16 and 96.07 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.41 : 404.16 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.41/404.16 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.41x = 404.16 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.41x = 38,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827.65/269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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