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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.21, 403.71 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.21, 403.71 and 132.32 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.21 : 403.71 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.21/403.71 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.21x = 403.71 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.21x = 53,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,416.89/269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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