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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 403.62 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 403.62 and 86.47 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 403.62 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/403.62 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 403.62 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 34,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,899.69/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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