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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 404.80 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 404.80 and 132.89 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 404.80 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/404.80 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 404.80 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 53,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,793.79/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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