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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 404.06 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 404.06 and 130.61 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 404.06 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/404.06 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 404.06 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 52,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774.63/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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