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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.39, 403.84 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.39, 403.84 and 132.37 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.39 : 403.84 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.39/403.84 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.39x = 403.84 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.39x = 53,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,456.30/269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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