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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 403.86 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 403.86 and 86.68 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 403.86 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/403.86 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 403.86 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 35,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,006.58/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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