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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.75, 404.41 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.75, 404.41 and 132.72 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.75 : 404.41 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.75/404.41 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.75x = 404.41 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.75x = 53,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,673.30/269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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