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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.26 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.26 and 132.94 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.26 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.26 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.26 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 53,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,742.32/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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