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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 404.70 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 404.70 and 132.96 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 404.70 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/404.70 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 404.70 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 53,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,808.91/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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