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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 403.88 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 403.88 and 132.45 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 403.88 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/403.88 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 403.88 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 53,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,493.24/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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