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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.53, 403.99 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.53, 403.99 and 132.28 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.53 : 403.99 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.53/403.99 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.53x = 403.99 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.53x = 53,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,440.73/269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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