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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 404.89 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 404.89 and 133.08 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 404.89 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/404.89 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 404.89 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 53,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,882.76/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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