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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.65, 404.51 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.65, 404.51 and 87 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.65 : 404.51 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.65/404.51 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.65x = 404.51 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.65x = 35,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192.37/269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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