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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.23, 1,281.53 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.23, 1,281.53 and 269.22 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.23 : 1,281.53 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.23/1,281.53 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.23x = 1,281.53 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.23x = 345,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,020.82/854.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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