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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 402.30 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 402.30 and 140.20 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 402.30 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/402.30 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 402.30 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 56,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402.46/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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