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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 403.55 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 403.55 and 131.69 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 403.55 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/403.55 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 403.55 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 53,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,144.34/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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