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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 404.25 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 404.25 and 86.86 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 404.25 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/404.25 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 404.25 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 35,113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113.16/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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