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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 405.02 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 405.02 and 133.01 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 405.02 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/405.02 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 405.02 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 53,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,871.71/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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