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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 404.84 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 404.84 and 154.41 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 404.84 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/404.84 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 404.84 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 62,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,510.57/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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