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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 404.24 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 404.24 and 98.56 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 404.24 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/404.24 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 404.24 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 39,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,841.89/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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