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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.50, 404.26 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.50, 404.26 and 115.27 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.50 : 404.26 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.50/404.26 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.50x = 404.26 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.50x = 46,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,600.03/269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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