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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 403.38 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 403.38 and 132 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 403.38 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/403.38 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 403.38 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 53,246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,246.16/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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