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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.71, 403.79 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.71, 403.79 and 153.95 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.71 : 403.79 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.71/403.79 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.71x = 403.79 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.71x = 62,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,160.68/269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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