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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 402.96 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 402.96 and 140.50 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 402.96 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/402.96 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 402.96 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 56,615.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,615.88/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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