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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.58 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.58 and 129.06 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.58 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.58 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.58 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 52,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,215.09/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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