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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.45, 404.21 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.45, 404.21 and 132.56 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.45 : 404.21 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.45/404.21 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.45x = 404.21 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.45x = 53,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,582.08/269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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