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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 403.08 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 403.08 and 140.43 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 403.08 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/403.08 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 403.08 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 56,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,604.52/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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