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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.59, 404.07 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.59, 404.07 and 132.33 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.59 : 404.07 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.59/404.07 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.59x = 404.07 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.59x = 53,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470.58/269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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