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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 404.10 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 404.10 and 96.09 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 404.10 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/404.10 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 404.10 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 38,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,829.97/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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