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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 404.68 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 404.68 and 96.42 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 404.68 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/404.68 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 404.68 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 39,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,019.25/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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