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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 403.96 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 403.96 and 132.25 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 403.96 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/403.96 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 403.96 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 53,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423.71/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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