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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 404 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 404 and 132.56 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 404 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/404 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 404 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 53,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554.24/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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