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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.86, 404.80 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.86, 404.80 and 107.50 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.86 : 404.80 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.86/404.80 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.86x = 404.80 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.86x = 43,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,516/269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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