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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 404.78 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 404.78 and 87.26 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 404.78 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/404.78 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 404.78 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 35,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,321.10/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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