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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.99, 405.03 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.99, 405.03 and 133.05 is: 199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.99 : 405.03 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.99/405.03 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.99x = 405.03 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.99x = 53,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,889.24/269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.60

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