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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 404.54 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 404.54 and 154.38 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 404.54 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/404.54 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 404.54 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 62,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,452.89/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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