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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.23, 403.45 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.23, 403.45 and 132.12 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.23 : 403.45 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.23/403.45 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.23x = 403.45 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.23x = 53,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,303.81/269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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