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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 404.28 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 404.28 and 153.90 is: 230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 404.28 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/404.28 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 404.28 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 62,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,218.69/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.85

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