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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.83, 404.65 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.83, 404.65 and 96.45 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.83 : 404.65 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.83/404.65 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.83x = 404.65 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.83x = 39,029.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,029.70/269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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