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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 403.86 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 403.86 and 115.28 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 403.86 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/403.86 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 403.86 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 46,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,556.98/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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