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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.79, 404.88 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.79, 404.88 and 96.46 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.79 : 404.88 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.79/404.88 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.79x = 404.88 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.79x = 39,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,054.72/269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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