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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 403.26 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 403.26 and 140.50 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 403.26 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/403.26 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 403.26 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 56,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,658.03/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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