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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.79, 404.71 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.79, 404.71 and 87.13 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.79 : 404.71 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.79/404.71 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.79x = 404.71 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.79x = 35,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,263.93/269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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