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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.45, 404.09 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.45, 404.09 and 96.09 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.45 : 404.09 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.45/404.09 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.45x = 404.09 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.45x = 38,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,829.01/269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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