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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.59, 404.44 and 86.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.59, 404.44 and 86.99 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.59 : 404.44 = 86.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.59/404.44 = 86.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.59x = 404.44 × 86.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.59x = 35,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,180.21/269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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