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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 404.37 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 404.37 and 87 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 404.37 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/404.37 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 404.37 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 35,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,180.19/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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