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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 404.36 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 404.36 and 96.32 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 404.36 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/404.36 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 404.36 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 38,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948.85/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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