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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 404.99 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 404.99 and 154.34 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 404.99 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/404.99 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 404.99 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 62,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,506.95/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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