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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 404.10 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 404.10 and 132.54 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 404.10 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/404.10 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 404.10 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 53,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,559.41/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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