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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.21, 403.69 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.21, 403.69 and 132.10 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.21 : 403.69 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.21/403.69 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.21x = 403.69 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.21x = 53,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,327.45/269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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