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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 404.76 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 404.76 and 98.73 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 404.76 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/404.76 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 404.76 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 39,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,961.95/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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