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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.41, 404.21 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.41, 404.21 and 132.43 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.41 : 404.21 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.41/404.21 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.41x = 404.21 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.41x = 53,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528.87/269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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