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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 402.42 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 402.42 and 140.24 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 402.42 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/402.42 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 402.42 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 56,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,436.39/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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