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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 404.26 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 404.26 and 154.04 is: 231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 404.26 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/404.26 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 404.26 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 62,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,269.80/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.09

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