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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 404.33 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 404.33 and 123.53 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 404.33 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/404.33 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 404.33 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 49,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,944.25/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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