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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 404.34 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 404.34 and 96.20 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 404.34 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/404.34 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 404.34 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 38,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,897.75/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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