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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.63, 404.46 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.63, 404.46 and 87 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.63 : 404.46 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.63/404.46 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.63x = 404.46 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.63x = 35,187.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,187.59/269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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