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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.83, 404.66 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.83, 404.66 and 87.19 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.83 : 404.66 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.83/404.66 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.83x = 404.66 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.83x = 35,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,282.31/269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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