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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 403.88 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 403.88 and 132.17 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 403.88 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/403.88 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 403.88 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 53,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,380.82/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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