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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 404.19 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 404.19 and 132.59 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 404.19 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/404.19 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 404.19 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 53,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,591.55/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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