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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 403.85 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 403.85 and 132.27 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 403.85 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/403.85 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 403.85 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 53,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,416.58/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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