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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 404.80 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 404.80 and 132.74 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 404.80 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/404.80 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 404.80 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 53,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,732.31/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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