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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.63, 404.58 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.63, 404.58 and 129.07 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.63 : 404.58 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.63/404.58 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.63x = 404.58 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.63x = 52,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,219.14/269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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