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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 404.28 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 404.28 and 96.15 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 404.28 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/404.28 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 404.28 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 38,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,871.52/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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