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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 404.99 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 404.99 and 132.95 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 404.99 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/404.99 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 404.99 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 53,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,840.73/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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