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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.41, 404.25 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.41, 404.25 and 115.39 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.41 : 404.25 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.41/404.25 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.41x = 404.25 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.41x = 46,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,646.41/269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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