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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 404.01 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 404.01 and 115.28 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 404.01 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/404.01 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 404.01 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 46,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,572.25/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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