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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.42 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.42 and 140.04 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.42 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.42 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.42 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 56,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,354.90/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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