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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.71, 404.51 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.71, 404.51 and 132.70 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.71 : 404.51 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.71/404.51 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.71x = 404.51 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.71x = 53,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,678.48/269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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