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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 403.34 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 403.34 and 131.88 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 403.34 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/403.34 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 403.34 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 53,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,191.82/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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