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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 403.86 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 403.86 and 132.33 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 403.86 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/403.86 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 403.86 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 53,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,442.79/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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