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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 403.69 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 403.69 and 86.52 is: 129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 403.69 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/403.69 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 403.69 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 34,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,926.81/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.78

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