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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 404.88 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 404.88 and 107.50 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 404.88 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/404.88 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 404.88 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 43,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,524.06/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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