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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 403.80 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 403.80 and 132.40 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 403.80 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/403.80 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 403.80 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 53,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,463.12/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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