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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 403.99 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 403.99 and 154.00 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 403.99 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/403.99 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 403.99 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 62,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,214.58/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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