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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.25 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.25 and 132.45 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.25 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.25 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.25 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 53,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,542.91/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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