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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.78, 404.22 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.78, 404.22 and 132.64 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.78 : 404.22 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.78/404.22 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.78x = 404.22 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.78x = 53,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615.74/269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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