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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 403.60 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 403.60 and 86.44 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 403.60 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/403.60 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 403.60 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 34,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887.18/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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