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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 404.12 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 404.12 and 132.38 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 404.12 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/404.12 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 404.12 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 53,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,494.72/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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