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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.77, 404.44 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.77, 404.44 and 132.73 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.77 : 404.44 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.77/404.44 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.77x = 404.44 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.77x = 53,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,679.30/269.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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