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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 404.29 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 404.29 and 132.64 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 404.29 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/404.29 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 404.29 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 53,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,625.03/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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