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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 400.90 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 400.90 and 139.13 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 400.90 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/400.90 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 400.90 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 55,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,777.22/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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