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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.45, 403.30 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.45, 403.30 and 145.88 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.45 : 403.30 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.45/403.30 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.45x = 403.30 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.45x = 58,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,833.40/269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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