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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 403.66 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 403.66 and 138.95 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 403.66 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/403.66 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 403.66 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 56,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,088.56/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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