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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 403.74 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 403.74 and 86.47 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 403.74 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/403.74 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 403.74 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 34,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,910.39/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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