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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.31, 404.20 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.31, 404.20 and 132.51 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.31 : 404.20 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.31/404.20 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.31x = 404.20 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.31x = 53,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,560.54/269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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