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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 402.42 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 402.42 and 139.88 is: 209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 402.42 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/402.42 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 402.42 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 56,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,288.50/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.86

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