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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 403.40 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 403.40 and 132.12 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 403.40 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/403.40 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 403.40 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 53,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,297.54/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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