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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 404.37 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 404.37 and 154.03 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 404.37 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/404.37 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 404.37 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 62,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,284.10/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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