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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 404.51 and 87.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 404.51 and 87.05 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 404.51 = 87.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/404.51 = 87.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 404.51 × 87.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 35,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212.60/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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