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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.57 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.57 and 132.82 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.57 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.57 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.57 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 53,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,734.99/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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