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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 404.99 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 404.99 and 154.54 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 404.99 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/404.99 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 404.99 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 62,587.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,587.15/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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