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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.45, 404.35 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.45, 404.35 and 115.38 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.45 : 404.35 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.45/404.35 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.45x = 404.35 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.45x = 46,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653.61/269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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