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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 404.14 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 404.14 and 132.46 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 404.14 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/404.14 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 404.14 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 53,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,532.38/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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