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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 403.40 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 403.40 and 130.16 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 403.40 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/403.40 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 403.40 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 52,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,503.88/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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