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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 404.62 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 404.62 and 87.12 is: 130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 404.62 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/404.62 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 404.62 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 35,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,251.72/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.70

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