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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.22 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.22 and 140.76 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.22 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.22 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.22 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 56,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,757.25/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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