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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 403.58 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 403.58 and 132.23 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 403.58 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/403.58 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 403.58 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 53,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,362.70/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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