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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.47, 404.17 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.47, 404.17 and 96.08 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.47 : 404.17 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.47/404.17 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.47x = 404.17 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.47x = 38,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,833.42/269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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