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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.51, 403.88 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.51, 403.88 and 132.41 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.51 : 403.88 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.51/403.88 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.51x = 403.88 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.51x = 53,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,478.10/269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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