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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 403.67 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 403.67 and 153.88 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 403.67 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/403.67 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 403.67 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 62,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,115.73/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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