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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 404.27 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 404.27 and 130.55 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 404.27 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/404.27 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 404.27 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 52,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774.77/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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