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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 404.09 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 404.09 and 96.14 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 404.09 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/404.09 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 404.09 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 38,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,847.83/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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