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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 403.28 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 403.28 and 86.29 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 403.28 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/403.28 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 403.28 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 34,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,799.03/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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