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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 404.06 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 404.06 and 132.33 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 404.06 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/404.06 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 404.06 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 53,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471.23/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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