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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 403.23 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 403.23 and 132.14 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 403.23 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/403.23 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 403.23 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 53,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282.81/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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