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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 403.68 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 403.68 and 86.54 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 403.68 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/403.68 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 403.68 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 34,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,934.47/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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