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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 404.46 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 404.46 and 132.76 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 404.46 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/404.46 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 404.46 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 53,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,696.11/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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