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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 404.13 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 404.13 and 153.58 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 404.13 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/404.13 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 404.13 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 62,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,066.29/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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