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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 404.88 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 404.88 and 154.36 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 404.88 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/404.88 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 404.88 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 62,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,496.51/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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