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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 404.81 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 404.81 and 94.16 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 404.81 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/404.81 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 404.81 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 38,114.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.41/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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