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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.47, 403.97 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.47, 403.97 and 96.11 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.47 : 403.97 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.47/403.97 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.47x = 403.97 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.47x = 38,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825.56/269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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