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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.83, 404.74 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.83, 404.74 and 87.24 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.83 : 404.74 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.83/404.74 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.83x = 404.74 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.83x = 35,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,309.52/269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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