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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 405.04 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 405.04 and 133.10 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 405.04 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/405.04 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 405.04 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 53,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910.82/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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