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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 401.65 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 401.65 and 139.63 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 401.65 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/401.65 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 401.65 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 56,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,082.39/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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