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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 404.01 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 404.01 and 132.90 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 404.01 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/404.01 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 404.01 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 53,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692.93/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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