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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 403.94 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 403.94 and 86.68 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 403.94 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/403.94 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 403.94 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 35,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,013.52/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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