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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 404.67 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 404.67 and 132.88 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 404.67 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/404.67 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 404.67 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 53,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772.55/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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