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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 401.46 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 401.46 and 139.56 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 401.46 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/401.46 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 401.46 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 56,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,027.76/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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